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Join the Conversation with Secretary Mineta and other AAPI policy leaders!

Mon, 04/26/2010 - 09:22

To celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, APIAVote is kicking off the Norman Y. Mineta Leadership Institute (NYMLI) Speaker Series in Washington, D.C. This Speaker Series will bolster our NYM Leadership Institute, by bringing the dialogue about AAPI political involvement and political participation to a national stage. Chaired by the Honorable Norman Y. Mineta, NYMLI's mission is to increase the leadership and organizing capacity of AAPI communities by training and equipping leaders with the skills to successfully engage AAPIs in electoral campaigns.


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Asian Caucus meets with Cabinet Secretaries

Mon, 11/09/2009 - 21:12

Here's an editorial in today's the Hill written by Congressmember Mike Honda. It's entitled, "Asian Caucus meets with Cabinet Secretaries: Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders have voice under Obama leadership." It really shows the difference between the current administration and the previous one. 


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Gary Locke addresses Muslim and Arab American leaders

Mon, 10/19/2009 - 09:28

Commerce Secretary Gary Locke recently addressed a group of Muslim and Arab American Business leaders in Dearborn, MI. Here is a transcript of his remarks.

Thank you, Mayor O'Reilly, for your kind introduction.

It is my privilege to address the Muslim and Arab business communities here in Dearborn.


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Remarks by the President at AAPI Initiative Executive Order signing and Diwali event

Wed, 10/14/2009 - 15:30
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Link to the executive order that restores the White House Advisory Commission and Interagency Working Group to address issues concerning the Asian American and Pacific Islander community and also video of the signing ceremony including the terrific performance by Penn Masala


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Gary Locke to discuss Obama's healthcare plan with media tomorrow

Thu, 09/10/2009 - 11:13

September 10, 2009

 

*MEDIA ADVISORY* 

 

TOMORROW: Secretary Locke to Discuss President Obama’s Call for Health Insurance Reform and Its Impact on the AAPI Community


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Secretary Locke's speech at the CA API Policy Summit: A bit too East Asian male-centric for me

Wed, 05/27/2009 - 22:42

(former title: California API Policy Summit Wrap-Up: A bit too East Asian male-centric for me)


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100 Reasons to Celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month

Thu, 05/07/2009 - 14:34

Cross-posted by Jay Chen (Board member, Hacienda-La Puente Unified School District), pictured here with Maya Soetoro-Ng, Konrad Ng, and Karen Chang.

Jay Chen


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Quick Hits

Wed, 03/18/2009 - 05:13
choi No word yet from the Obama Administration regarding overturning Don't Ask, Don't Tell, but a Korean American veteran speaks out:

Gary Locke and the Progressive APA Dilemma

Sun, 03/08/2009 - 12:38
gary_locke When I found out that Gary Locke was nominated to be Secretary of Commerce, I felt a weird sensation wash over me. With every APA blog post, every APIAA organization press release, and every APA podcast singing praises upon the Governor, my heart sunk. The reality is that I may be the only one in this small APA blogosphere who hesitates to happily welcome a third Asian American to President Obama's cabinet--I'm so torn. It's a dilemma because in truth, I am actually happy that Governor Locke may become the nation's second APA Secretary of Commerce. He was a solid Governor of the State of Washington and a committed social progressive. Governor Locke is also committed to his APA roots--from his 1997 speech to the AAJA:
"And we have to remember that America belongs to all of us - not just to those whose families have been here longest, or to those who have connections, or to those who never suffered the indignity of slavery, exclusion, or defeat."

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Gary Locke Nominated for Commerce

Wed, 02/25/2009 - 08:28

gary_locke It's official. President Obama has nominated former Washington Governor Gary Locke to be his Commerce Secretary. Barring some unforeseen problem, Locke should have no problem getting confirmed. (Given the problems with previous Commerce nominees Richardson and Gregg's, I am sure the White House took extra care with this one, even going the safe route with Locke.) Here's the official press release from the White House.

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary _______________________________________________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, 2009 President Obama Nominates Former Governor Gary Locke for Secretary of Commerce Today, President Barack Obama officially nominated former Washington Governor Gary Locke for Secretary of Commerce. In this key role on the administration’s economic team, Locke will work to foster and promote the nation’s economic development at home, and serve as an influential ambassador for American industry abroad. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will save or create three and a half million jobs over the next two years, and 90 percent of these jobs will be created in the private sector. As Secretary of the Department of Commerce, Locke will ensure American workers can prosper, businesses can thrive, and the economy can grow. “Gary will be a trusted voice in my cabinet, a tireless advocate for our economic competitiveness, and an influential ambassador for American industry who will help us do everything we can – especially now – to promote it around the world,” said President Obama. “I’m grateful he’s agreed to leave one Washington for another, and I look forward to having him on my team as we continue the work of turning our economy around and bringing about a stronger, more prosperous future for all Americans.” “Our nation’s economic success is tied directly to America continuing to lead in technology and innovation and in exporting those products, services and ideas to markets around the globe,” Governor Locke said. “The Department of Commerce can and will help create jobs and the economic vitality our country needs.” See below for full biography:

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